Dynamic Character Design: Draw faces and figures with pencil, markers, digital tools, and more

Dynamic Character Design is a drawing instruction book by Fernanda Soares de Carvalho, a self-taught artist known for semi-realistic, cartoonlike portraits inspired by manga, anime, and fantasy art. The book covers how to create faces, facial features, poses, and characters using both digital tools like Procreate and traditional media including pencil, pen, marker, and colored pencil. It includes portrait-drawing tutorials on simplifying facial features, hair, anatomy, and poses, along with sketching tips such as using reference photos and finding subject ideas. For digital artists, the book provides instructions on creating layers, base shapes, background colors, and shadows. It also offers guidance on developing a personal drawing style and designing original characters. The book features links to exclusive instructional videos by Fernanda that complement the written lessons and are referenced throughout.